Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo X100 Ultra

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,294,102).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo X100 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo X100 Ultra

Performance 82
Display 84
Camera 87
Battery 77
Portability 29
Value for money 72

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2294102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $900

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 29/100)

What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo X100 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X100 Ultra: The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo X100 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 2294102
Geekbench Single 3639 2203
Geekbench Multi 11047 6511
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm
Weight 225 g 229 g
Launch price $749 $900

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Vivo X100 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X100 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo X100 Ultra

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 30W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo X100 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo X100 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
80/100 -71.9%
2294102 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo X100 Ultra

$900

Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo X100 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo X100 Ultra — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Vivo X100 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo X100 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.